In the world of social entrepreneurism, case studies are our best teacher. Kate Robertson, founder of Mayu, a fair-trade certified line of hand-knit accessories, gave us a special look into how her company of 12 Peruvian artisans operates, and how she earned fair-trade certification.
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Kate Robertson lived in Peru with the Peace Corps from 2003-2005, and during that [...]
Feel free to spread the word! To celebrate the launch of our new tee design (and the success of our trunk show Saturday), all tees in the Fashion Loves People store will be marked to $20 on this Friday only. They are regularly $28-$32.
This price is crazy low for an organic tee, or even a [...]
At Haught Style in the Prairie Village Shops, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., be sure to come visit me, Kirk, Heather and Kylie!
Note that this is all day — hopefully those of you in the city can make it at some point. We will release the newest FLP tee to the public at 10 a.m., [...]
Stewart+Brown just released their Spring 2010 line, along with a fun behind-the-scenes video at their latest photo shoot,
and as a bonus, the brand’s biannual closeout sale will start Thursday at noon PST. For access, sign up here. Happy shopping from one of the most enduring and pioneering ethical brands out there.
Via Ecouterre and GreenGrechen
Pure class with the Komodo Brown Wool Cocoon Coat, $149.25…
…or pure Americana* with the Komodo Chunky Zip Top Knit, $144.54. Both on sale at the UK’s Fashion-Conscience.com.
Komodo is a British eco line that has been around for a whopping 20+ years. It was originally founded on a combination of good design and creating employment in developing countries. The [...]
For a few last-minute gifts before Christmas, or afterward for yourself with your hard-earned Christmas money:
At EarlyJewelry.com, get 15% off any order with discount code “FLP”. Offer good now through January 10.
Read more about the line here. Early Jewelry and Fashion Loves People tees may get to do a trunk show together here in Kansas City [...]
Vintage necklace from My Inheritance
Price upon request, 973.233.1112
Tee by Stewart+Brown: i love you s/s tee
100% organic cotton
Ethically made in the U.S.
$64
Handbag by Matt & Nat: Takumi
Vegan leather, from the Japanese Paper Collection
100% recycled magenta faux suede lining
Comes with detachable shoulder strap
$123 (on sale from $245)
Denim by Kuyichi: Lisa Skinny Jean, at Ascension (formerly Adili)
98.5% organic [...]
Hat by Hats in the Belfry: Knotty-Sisal Cloche
Finely woven knotty sisal
Handmade in the USA
$65 on sale (from $128)
Necklace by Flora Bond on Etsy
Handmade of vintage and found silks, linens and deconstructed jewelry
$115
Dress by She-bible: Evelyn Dress
100% Japanese organic cotton
Sewn in San Francisco
$105 on sale (from $170)
Slightly used oxford pumps from mynameisanete on Etsy
Size 8.5
$60
Dress by Bibico: Bib Dress
Made of jersey
Ethically made by women in India and Nepal, as certified by the International Association of Fairtrade
£34 £24 (ships from the UK)
Necklace by Alkemie Jewelry: Froggy Necklace
Made of reclaimed-metal
Made in the U.S.
33″ long with a ring-and-toggle clasp
$210
Vintage oxfords sold by The Spectrum on Market Publique
Leather
Size 7.5
$15 “Buy now” price; auction [...]
I actually like to pay full price for things, because then I know everyone making money on the item got paid what they’d planned to get paid. (Which was, ideally, a fair wage at every step of the way.) In theory, when stores make all the profit they want off an item, they’ll be less [...]
Edun: Tribal One-Piece
100% washed silk
Made in India, “driving sustainable employment in developing economies”
$226 $190 on sale
OlsenHaus: David
Faux patent
Made “with a high standard of ethical social responsibility”
$99
Heather Heron: Sequoia
This is sold out online but may be available at these California brick-and-mortars
Organic European hemp and hot pink patent
Made by skilled artisans in Los Angeles
$290
PrettyPennyDesigns: Black Leather Ribbons [...]
Frei Pillow Top Tunic, $255 (formerly $364!), at Pivot Boutique.
Through May 31, all Chicago designers at Pivot Boutique in Chicago are 30% off. Deals on Lara Miller, Elise Bergman, Sunia and Frei Designs are available online, and more in store. All are made right in Chicago! Good stuff.
Via Green Grechen.
Through Valentine’s Day, with code LOVE. These dresses were both $225 originally, $185 on sale and are now $92.50 with the code. Beau knows! Many more sale items here.
Beau One, from Fall 2008. (I love anything with one shoulder.)
Beau Criss Cross, which I’ve admired since Fall 2007. Especially with those boots.
I tried to name a [...]
…while the dealing is still good.
Nau: 30% off and 10% to charity! Use code GIVE at check out. Through Dec. 15. Above left, Twisted Scarf, $68 with discount, $9.80 to charity.
EDUN: Last season is 50% off. Above center, Gertrude Cardigan, $110.
Horny Toad: An honor-based donation program — donate your lightly worn clothes to [...]
Merry Christmas to me. Free NYLON subscription, thanks to Urban Outfitters and NYLON!!! Wow, seriously, I should send them a thank-you note. While supplies last, so CLICK!
I wish a free ONLINE subscription were available. Then I wouldn’t have all that glossy paper to recycle every month. Though it’s so NICE to hold in my hands… [...]
